A number of clients have recently approached me seeking assistance with rewriting resumes that were already written by another resume service they found online. They are unsatisfied with the outcome and want it to be redone again from scratch. Therefore, writing this awareness post to consider while hiring a professional resume writer.
? Start by choosing a resume writing service, rather than a clerical service – Most clerical services will copy-paste & word process your resume for a small price. A professional resume writer will spend time going through your career journey and target market. They understand how to market you to employers, know the industry keywords, and coach you through trouble spots in your employment history.
?A pro resume writer will not be ‘Yes Man’, agreeing and architecting your resume that you want – Rather they will not hesitate to correct you wherever needed and guide you with what’s best for you.
?A pro resume writer understands job descriptions and what hiring managers are looking for – When you make your resume all about you, you are much more likely not to receive a response. A pro resume writer will take into account the hiring manager’s perspective. The writer understands the job description’s motivations.
?Don’t confuse resume reviewing with writing resumes. Writing a resume is different from just reviewing dozens of them. While a professional writer needs to have strong knowledge of many careers and the job duties required in each position, it also takes wordsmithing skills and personal branding ability. The writer must understand how ATS works and understand which keywords to add.
? Lastly, remember to speak to the writer and do your due diligence – While some companies leverage their brand names in the recruitment industry to offer resume writing services, it is important to know who is actually writing your profile rather than relying on the brand to create it.
?Other things you can do – Ask for a referral, Review background, experience, and credentials, and be sure the process involves one-on-one discussions throughout.
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What do you think is the most important skill of a professional resume writer?
Ability to design & format
Ability write impactfully
Ability to know your goal
Ability to know the market